Australia (Prime Minister)

19+ min ago   (344+ words) Published Sep 20, 2026 2:01 PM EDT What to do about Meta’s AI-powered smart “pervert” glasses? Setting the bar for the rest of us, Australia’s government is considering a “world-leading” ban on the wearable — but certainly not fashionable — pieces of head-mounted spyware that…...

4+ hour, 20+ min ago   (447+ words) Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale speaks during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra on 3 June 2026 (Hilary Wardhaugh/AFP via Getty Images) Solomon Islands’ new PM has reset ties with Canberra and courted the world – yet his domestic…...

11+ hour, 30+ min ago   (956+ words) Anthony Albanese has been grilled on whether Australia would consider joining the European Union. Anthony Albanese has refused to categorically rule out Australia joining the European Union after Donald Trump lashed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for moving Ottawa towards…...

5+ hour, 21+ min ago   (227+ words) Europe is getting tougher on Israel in rhetoric and sanctions, but its latest measures may be designed to create political distance from Israel without creating enough economic pain to make Israel change course in the West Bank or anywhere in…...

5+ hour, 50+ min ago   (803+ words) September 20, 2026 — 10:30pm Treasurer Jim Chalmers has flagged a desire to deliver Australians a fresh round of tax cuts as he prepares to release a 40-year economic forecast that he warns will contain confronting findings about the nation’s future. Chalmers will release…...

6+ hour, 17+ min ago   (572+ words) Australia wants a seat on the UN Security Council in 2029 and 2030. (Reuters: Eduardo Munoz) Anthony Albanese says Australia is in a "pretty strong" position in its bid to join the UN Security Council, with Finland the only other nominee for…...

2+ hour, 9+ min ago   (1465+ words) A century ago, the idea of a woman building a career, making her own financial decisions, living on her own, or holding a position of authority over men was, for many, almost unthinkable. Women had fought for and won the…...

2+ hour, 6+ min ago   (341+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs. Australia will seek to capitalise on the landmark under-16s social media ban when Anthony…...

2+ hour, 49+ min ago   (434+ words) The Opposition is promising an automatic cut to fuel taxes when oil prices reach a certain level, as Angus Taylor attempts to win over voters while under growing pressure to present a clear migration policy. Every time oil hits $100 US…...

19+ hour, 19+ min ago   (318+ words) TAIPEI, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Taiwan's labour minister left on Sunday for China to attend an APEC event, the first ministerial-level visit of President Lai Ching-te's administration at a time when Beijing has ramped up military and political pressure against Taipei. The…...